Currie Cup semi-final preview: Line-ups & predictions – 23 January

Winning at all cost will be the only objective when the four Currie Cup semi-finalists take the field on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld and Newlands to stake a claim for a place in the final. OPINION | HOW JAKE WHITE HAS TURNED LOFTUS VERSFELD INTO A FORTRESS The Bulls will host their southern neighbours, the Lions, […]

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Latest rugby news | Sharks join forces with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation

The Sharks have announced a new global partnership with internationally acclaimed agency, Roc Nation. READ | CURRIE CUP SEMI-FINAL PREVIEW: TEAM LINE-UPS AND PREDICTIONS The KwaZulu-Natal union hope the partnership will ensure the strength and growth of the Sharks as an international sporting brand. Roc Nation was founded in 2008 by rapper Jay-Z and has […]

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Exclusive Angelico interview part two: Becoming a submission master

We enjoyed an extensive chat with AEW star Angelico, who was born in South Africa and has travelled the world honing his craft. The 33-year-old let us in on how he became verse in Yaveo style wrestling and dispensed some advice for aspiring professionals from South Africa. Read Part One here What makes AEW special […]

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Controversial Daryll Cullinan on commentary duty for Pakistan v SA series

Several familiar voices will be heard in the commentary box during the upcoming Pakistan v South Africa Test and T20I series. READ | PROTAS SQUAD FOR PAKISTAN T20S: WHERE THEY WENT TO SCHOOL The first Test will begin at the National Stadium in Karachi on Tuesday, 26 January at 07:00 SA time. Pakistan commentators Bazid […]

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Latest soccer news | Tebogo Motlanthe appointed as SAFA’s new CEO

Advocate Tebogo Motlanthe has been appointed South African Football Association (SAFA) CEO on a five-year contract. WATCH | GOALKEEPER SETS NEW WORLD RECORD FOR LONGEST GOAL SCORED! Motlanthe was previously SAFA’s legal officer, but replaced Gay Mokoena as acting CEO in May 2020 after Mokoena was relieved of his duties the month prior. The announcement […]

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‘The Tokyo Games are on’ Japan determined to host Olympics

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has affirmed his nation’s commitment to hosting the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021. Suga admitted that it was approaching decision-time on the hosting of the Olympics in Tokyo, which were postponed last year after the outbreak of the coronavirus spread across the world. ‘The Tokyo Games are on’ say organisers […]

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Springbok latest | Rassie Erasmus: We’d do anything to play British Lions

Rugby World Cup champions, the Springboks, “will do anything” to play the British & Irish Lions, whose eight-match tour in July/August is in doubt because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus. READ | CHEETAHS PLAYMAKER TIAN SCHOEMAN HEADS NORTH TO BATH “We desperately want to play them and […]

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Kyrgios slams ‘tool’ Djokovic as Australian Open tensions run high

Australia’s Nick Kyrgios has dismissed world No 1 Novak Djokovic as a “tool” as a backlash grew against tennis players flown in for the Australian Open during a raging pandemic. READ | DJOKOVIC, NADAL HEADLINE COVID-19 HIT ATP CUP Kyrgios joined a wave of criticism of the Serb for reportedly issuing a list of demands for […]

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Preview | Sundowns on revenge mission against Bloem Celtic – 19 January

Reigning PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns are focused on their grudge match against Bloemfontein Celtic. The Brazilians host Siwelele at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Tuesday, 19 January and will be looking to extend their advantage over Swallows FC at the top of the table. Currently, Sundowns and Swallows are tired on 25 log points, with […]

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Rassie Erasmus praises Currie Cup semi-finalists after challenging season

SA Rugby Director of Rugby, Rassie Erasmus, has congratulated the four Currie Cup semi-finalists and praised all the participating sides for their perseverance in what has been a challenging 2020 season. READ | PETER DE VILLIERS NAMES EP SQUAD – AND WE DON’T RECOGNISE MANY PLAYERS! The Bulls will host the Lions in Pretoria on […]

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